South Carolina High School League - SCHSL
Derek Allison is an experienced education professional currently serving as an Associate Manager for the IBWS at the International Baccalaureate. With a significant background in soccer officiating, Allison also holds a position as a referee instructor and mentor for the U.S. Soccer Federation, and has served as a basketball and soccer referee in the South Carolina High School League. Previous roles include IB Diploma Program Coordinator and social studies teacher at Lexington High School, where contributions included leadership, community outreach, and teaching various IB courses. Notable achievements include being named LHS Teacher of the Year and officiating several championship games. Derek holds multiple degrees, including a Master’s Degree in Teaching and additional certifications in education and technology.
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South Carolina High School League - SCHSL
The mission of the South Carolina High School League is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that promote, support, and enrich the educational experience of students. – The purpose of the League is to formulate and maintain policies in accordance with its mission and beliefs that will: safeguard the educational values of interscholastic athletic competition; advance high ideals of sportsmanship; develop and direct a program which will promote, protect and conserve the health and physical welfare of all participants; and promote uniformity of standards in all interscholastic athletic competition We believe the South Carolina High School League, governed by its member schools, is the recognized state authority on interscholastic athletic programs. We believe participation in interscholastic athletic programs is a privilege. We believe interscholastic athletic programs should be student centered. We believe interscholastic athletic programs should: enrich each student's educational experience; promote student academic achievement; promote good citizenship and a healthy lifestyle; foster involvement with a diverse population; promote fair play, honesty, sportsmanship and equity; promote the participation of students in athletics and multiple sports. We believe properly trained administrators, coaches, officials, and related support staff promote the educational mission of the academic program of our schools.We believe interscholastic athletic programs promote positive school/community relationships.